The purpose of this Professional Notice (the "Notice") is to provide transparent information about the nature, structure and limits of the services rendered by International Lawyer (the "Firm"), and about the conditions under which professional practice is carried out in a multi-jurisdictional environment. It supplements the Terms of Use and the Privacy Notice, and must be read together with them.
Transparency is one of our founding values: we prefer that you know these limits before engaging us, not after.
The Firm operates through a corporate structure whose parent entity and holding is incorporated in the State of Wyoming, United States of America, with operations centers in different cities around the world and a network of independent collaborating partners in all the international jurisdictions where services are provided.
The practice of law is a regulated, territorial activity: each lawyer may practice only in the jurisdictions in which they are duly licensed and admitted. Accordingly, nothing on this site should be construed as an offer to practice law in jurisdictions where the professionals involved are not licensed. Where an engagement requires action before the courts, authorities or registries of a given jurisdiction, that action will be carried out by professionals duly licensed there — whether members of our team or local collaborating partners — under the Firm's strategic coordination. The identity, jurisdiction of licensure and bar admission of the professional responsible for each action will be stated in the corresponding services agreement and communicated to you before the action begins.
Certain services offered by the Firm (for example, strategic consulting, document management, coordination of filings, training or investigation) do not constitute the practice of law and do not require bar admission, which will likewise be indicated in the services agreement where relevant.
The collaborating partners in our network — law firms, accountants, agents, notaries, translators, experts and investigators in each jurisdiction — are legally independent professionals and entities separate from the Firm. The term "collaborating partner" describes a stable professional-collaboration relationship and does not imply the existence of a company, partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the Firm and such professionals, nor does it empower any of them to bind the Firm vis-à-vis third parties.
Where your engagement requires the involvement of a collaborating partner: (a) you will be informed in advance of their identity and the scope of their involvement; (b) professional liability for the local action will rest with the licensed professional performing it, in accordance with the rules and the liability and insurance regimes of their jurisdiction; and (c) the Firm will maintain coordination of the matter and the relationship with you, under the terms of the services agreement. We select and evaluate our collaborating partners against demanding standards of competence, ethics and confidentiality.
The rules applicable to the matters discussed change frequently, and their application depends on the particular circumstances of each case. Although we strive to keep the content accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that it reflects the law in force in every jurisdiction at the time you read it, and we disclaim any liability for decisions made solely on the basis of such content.
Using this site, submitting forms or emails, taking part in the free initial diagnostic consultation, and attending workshops or webinars do not create an attorney–client relationship or a professional engagement. That relationship arises exclusively upon execution of the corresponding services agreement, following conflict-of-interest screening and the Firm's express acceptance of the engagement, as detailed in the Terms of Use.
The free 30-minute diagnostic consultation is intended to preliminarily assess your situation, guide you on the available routes and quote the potential engagement; it does not include the issuance of opinions, exhaustive document review or the performance of any professional action.
The Firm's professional services constitute obligations of means, not of result. We undertake to act with the utmost diligence, technical competence and loyalty; but the outcome of any immigration, judicial, administrative, registry, banking or tax proceeding depends on factors beyond our control, including the discretionary decisions of authorities and courts, changes in law and administrative criteria, the conduct of third parties, and the accuracy and completeness of the information and documentation provided by the client.
Consequently, no statement by the Firm — oral or written, including the information on this site — should be construed as a promise or guarantee of visa approval, success in litigation, the opening of a bank account, the granting of an authorization or a particular tax outcome. References to past results do not guarantee similar results in future cases. Be wary of anyone who guarantees results in these matters: it is usually the first sign of an irregular practice.
To the extent the rules of any jurisdiction so require, the content of this site may be deemed "Attorney Advertising". The decision to engage legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertising material; we encourage you to request whatever information you need about our qualifications and experience. This site is not intended to be directed at persons in jurisdictions where its dissemination would contravene local rules on the advertising of professional services.
The testimonials published on this site reflect real client experiences, collected with their consent and edited only for brevity, with identifying details reduced for confidentiality. They reflect individual experiences in specific circumstances and do not constitute a guarantee, promise or prediction of the outcome of your case. No testimonial has been paid for.
The first diagnostic consultation, lasting 30 minutes, is free of charge and without obligation. Following it, if a viable engagement exists, you will receive a fixed written quote before committing to anything, stating the scope of the work, the fees (fixed, milestone-based or hourly, depending on the nature of the engagement), the estimated expenses and disbursements (official fees, tariffs, translations, courier services) and the invoicing and payment terms.
We do not apply hidden charges: any work not included in the quote will require your prior approval. Fees and charges of official bodies are outside the Firm's control, may change without notice and are not refundable by us even if the outcome of the procedure is unfavorable. Unless otherwise agreed, fees reflect professional dedication and are not contingent on the result.
Many rights and actions are subject to expiration and limitation periods — often short and non-extendable — that vary by jurisdiction and subject matter (administrative appeals, lawsuits, tax claims, responses to immigration requests, among others). Reading this site or sending an inquiry does not interrupt or suspend any period.
If your matter may be subject to a deadline, act immediately and state so expressly when contacting us. The Firm assumes no liability for the loss of rights arising from inquiries made when the period had already expired or was about to expire without a reasonable margin for action, or for matters whose handling has not been formally accepted through a services agreement.
Before accepting any engagement, the Firm and, where applicable, the collaborating partners involved carry out conflict-of-interest screening in accordance with the applicable ethical rules. The Firm reserves the right to decline engagements, without any obligation to state reasons, where a conflict of interest exists or may exist, where the engagement falls outside its practice areas, where it entails regulatory-compliance risks (including anti-money-laundering and international-sanctions rules), or where it cannot be performed to the standard of quality we demand of ourselves.
Private-investigation services are provided exclusively within the legal framework of each jurisdiction, by licensed or authorized professionals where local law so requires, with full respect for fundamental rights, data-protection law and the rules on the collection and admissibility of evidence. We do not accept engagements aimed at unlawful purposes, indiscriminate surveillance, harassment or the obtaining of information by prohibited means. Reports are delivered on a confidential basis and for the legitimate purposes stated in the engagement.
We serve clients in English and Spanish. This site is published in both languages with equivalent content; in the event of any discrepancy between versions, the English version shall prevail, as the language of the Firm's jurisdiction of incorporation. Translations of official documents required for a procedure will be carried out by certified translators where the destination authority so requires, and their costs will be quoted as disbursements.
The governing law and forum of professional engagements will be agreed in each services agreement and may differ, in view of the jurisdiction of performance of the engagement and the ethical rules applicable to the acting professional.
For any clarification regarding this Notice, the licensure of the professionals involved, or the regime applicable to your engagement, write to us at consultas@internationallawyer.us or use the contact form. We will respond with the same transparency we demand of ourselves in everything else.